Building Our 12x20 Off-Grid Mountain Cabin: The 9-Month Journey

Follow our complete journey of building a DIY 12x20 off-grid cabin in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. From the first clearing of the land to preparing the building for deep winter snow, this video documents the entire construction process of our mountain retreat. If you’ve ever dreamed of off-grid living, building a tiny house, or starting a DIY cabin project, this deep dive shows the reality of building in a remote location. We cover the challenges, the milestones, and the satisfaction of creating a functional 240sqft weekend getaway from the ground up. In this video, you will see: • The Pier and Beam Foundation • Laying down the tongue and groove OSB subfloor • Framing a loft • Working on a steep metal roof • Insulating with Rockwool • Siding the Cabin 🕒 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Building In the Mountains 01:00 Pier and Beam Foundation 01:35 Tongue and Groove OSB subfloor installation 04:46 Framing Walls 07:52 Framing Window Header and Opening 11:32 Double Top Plates 12:02 Framing Loft Floor 14:15 Rafter Bird's Mouth Cuts 16:22 Rafter Ties 17:20 OSB Wall Sheathing 19:12 Fly Rafters With Cross Lap Joints Using Only a SkillSaw 21:20 Subfascia 22:29 Roof Sheathing 22:48 Metal Roofing 25:13 Installing Windows 27:11 LP Smart Siding 4x8 Sheets 27:42 Rockwool Ceiling Insulation 28:54 Hurricane Ties 30:43 First Spring at the Cabin 31:14 Framing Gable Walls 35:40 Framing Gable Window 39:45 Finish the Rest of the Siding 🌲 ABOUT TINY CABIN PNW Welcome to our channel! We are dedicated to documenting our off-grid build in the Pacific Northwest. We share DIY building tips and the ups and downs of mountain building. Question for the comments: What is the biggest challenge you think you'd face building off-grid? Let us know below! #OffGridCabin #DIYCabin #TinyHouseBuild #MountainLiving #PNW #12x20Cabin #OffGridLiving Follow the entire cabin build journey:    • Tiny Cabin Build: The Complete Off-Grid 12...   Follow our adventures in the area around our cabin here:    • PNW Adventures   #cabinbuild #offgridcabinbuild #mountaincabin #tinycabin #pacificnorthwest